The 2024/25 FA Cup third-round draw has produced some thrilling matchups, with holders Manchester United being drawn away to Arsenal, the record 14-time FA Cup winners. This match promises to be a highly anticipated clash between two of the most successful clubs in English football history. Meanwhile, Premier League leaders Liverpool will take on League Two side Accrington Stanley, while Manchester City will face off against Salford City, a club co-owned by the famous Class of '92 group, which includes former Manchester United stars such as Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs. The matchups highlight the potential for drama and surprises as lower-league teams face off against top-flight opposition.
Other intriguing fixtures include Tamworth, one of only two non-league teams remaining in the competition, who will host Tottenham Hotspur. Tamworth earned their spot in the third round after securing a penalty shootout victory over League One's Burton Albion. This tie provides a fairy tale opportunity for the non-league side to test their mettle against a Premier League giant under the guidance of Spurs' manager Ange Postecoglou. In another notable matchup, fellow non-league team Dagenham & Redbridge will travel to face Championship side Millwall, aiming to continue their cup run and pull off an upset. Further down the draw, Chelsea will face League Two’s bottom club Morecambe, and struggling fourth-tier Bromley will travel to Newcastle United for their tie at St. James’ Park.
The third round of the FA Cup is always a stage when the big Premier League and Championship teams enter the fray, and this season is no different. A total of 44 Premier League and Championship clubs will compete alongside the 20 teams from lower leagues that earned their place in the third round following the second-round ties. Some of the other fixtures to look forward to include Aston Villa against West Ham, Norwich City hosting Brighton & Hove Albion, and Leicester City taking on Queens Park Rangers. The full list of third-round ties also includes matches such as Sheffield United against Cardiff City, Fulham facing Watford, and Crystal Palace hosting Stockport County. The games will be played over the weekend of January 11, 2024, and will see clubs battling it out for a coveted spot in the next round, with the possibility of one of the underdogs pulling off an upset.
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